Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 8/10/20

Welcome to the first day of school!

Classroom links are below. The Google Meet links are in the various classrooms. Feel free to sign up for your grade level.

5th and 6th grade will have class from 2pm – 2:30pm

7th and 8th/HS will have class from 2:30pm – 3pm

Google Classroom Codes for Band Classes:

HS/8th grade: r5jfubz
https://classroom.google.com/u/4/c/MTYxNzcyMDMyOVpa

7th grade: smpahmv
https://classroom.google.com/u/4/c/MTYxNzY4MzMwNFpa

6th grade: ol2hkpg
https://classroom.google.com/u/4/c/MTYxNzcyODY2M1pa

5th grade: usllrkp
https://classroom.google.com/u/4/c/MTYxNzk0OTc1N1pa

The first week of class will mostly be learning how the remote learning environment will work for band. Come with an open mind and ready to learn.

What do you need to prepare for this 9-weeks?

1. For grades 6-12, you will need an instrument at home. If you are a percussionist, you will need to have your sticks and a pad for now. If your instrument is at school, then please come by the band room during the open house this Thursday from 3pm – 7pm to get it.
   
   If you are using a school-owned instrument and aren’t sure what you’re taking home, then let us know. We’ll make sure you have an instrument to use.
   
   If you are a 5th grader starting band, you do not yet need an instrument. We’ll sort that out once we’re back in the building.
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2. You will need to have the ability to complete a short video performance assignment every week. This can be via phone, computer, etc. If you can email or upload it to me (via Google Classroom) then great. If not, then you need to get it loaded onto the thumb drive you are sending back to the school for your other classes.
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3. You will need access to a metronome. Tons of free apps are available, as well as right through the Google browser by searching ‘metronome’.
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4. You will be expected to engage the materials in your class on Google Classroom. If you cannot attend the live classes, then they will be recorded and posted for viewing at your convenience.
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5. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays in the 2 o’clock hour.
   
   5th and 6th grade bands will have class at 2:00 pm
   
   7th, 8th, and HS band will have class at 2:30 pm
   
   Each class will last about 25 minutes, Details will be forthcoming. Supplemental materials will be in the Google Classroom for the non-classroom days.

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